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A father's curs 

A Domestic Drama, 


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Cast of Characters as produced at Wonewoc, Wisconsin. 

JOHN BE OWN, {a farmer) .. P. M. Parker 

SQUIRE HALFORD, {a banker) . Will Dunn. 

DAVID JACKSON, (a banker, alias Ned Blackman, the Yankee 

Detective) .... ... Herb Dunn. 

FRANK BROWN, {the farmer's son) . Will Inman. 

JIM BRADLEY, {a desperate burglar) . Dr. W. C. Roberts. 

POLICEMAN, . C. Miller. 

PEGGY", (the farmer'sxoife) . Jennie Rodgers _ 

SUSIE HALFORD, {Squire Halford's daughter) . Myrtle White. 

MARY BROWN, {the farmer's daughter) . Ida Hill. 

LITTLE EDNA, {Frank Brown's daughter) . Jennie Dunn. 

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Driven from Home: or, A Father’s Curse. 

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ACT I. 

SCENE FIRST.—Apartment in Farmer Brown's house—well furnished. 
Books, magazines, etc., on table. At rise of curtain a vivid flash of lightning 
followed by thunder, wind and rain. 

Enter John Brown, t. 

Brown. What a terrible storm this is. It will cause a fearful damage 
to my crops, but pshaw, I can’t bother my mind now about crops, I have a 
more serious matter to think about. Frank has always been a good boy to 
me, and I can not bear the thought of turning him from home. It is hard 
to think it was him who stole my money ; besides he will not admit that he 
did. Jim Bradley has been making a confidant of him, and that is the way 
it, has come about, and I will not knowingly harbor a thief beneath my roof. 
So if he will be a thief, then he must take th<5 consequence*. Peggy hangs 
by him, and tells him she does not believe it, and so does Mary, 

Enter Ned, l. 2 e. {storm, etc.) 

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Ned. Jes’ so John. He’s got to go has he? 

Brown. Yes, unless he admits that he stole the money. 

Ned. Out in this storm ? 

Brown. Yes, out in the storm, for I shall not keep a thief in my house. 
But Frank won’t leave here. lie’ll admit that he took the money. 

Ned. Jes' so John ; but you’ll find Frank is not the boy you take him to 
be. He ain’t a goin’ to say that he took the money, when he would be lyin’ 
right out an’ out. He ain’t the feller that stole that money, John, an 
you’ll it find out. If you’ll let me take the boy, I’ll bring him out all right, 
an’ I’ll make a man of him that you will feel proud of $ I want him, an’ I’ll 
look after him more closely than does his own father, an— ; — 

Brown. It’s no use Ned, I’ve made up my mind, and I’m not the man to 
give in to your foolish notions. Frank stole that money and must suffer ' 
the penalty. 

Ned. {storm) Jes’ so. You’ll find out soon who stole the money, an’ 
then you’ll be sorry that you accused your own flesh an’ blood. Look at 
him John in imagination, picture to yourself, seeing him out in this storm 
wandering around without a cent in his pocket, dying of hunger and no 
shelter, and placed in that position by the hand of John Brown, the honest 
farmer. Oh, John, how can you think of it? 

Brown. Oh, Ned, don’t talk so, you drive me wild, I can’t bear it. 

(1 lightning, etc) Ob, this is terrible 1 Leave me Ned 1 






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Ned. (aside) Wa’al I swow, I guess he’ll come round all right, (aloud) 
Jes’ so John, I’ll leave ye. ' (exit l. 

Brown. Why, do they all persecute me with such talk! I know what 
I’m doing, and I don’t want them to interfere with me—Frank will own it, 
he’ll never leave home. If he won’t admit it, then God only knows what 
agony I shall suffer,to turn, him from home, bearing a father's curse, 
I can’t bear the thought of it. ( storm — exit l. 2 k. 

. Enter Mary and Frank, r. 2 e. 

Frank. No, Mary it is no use—I can never admit that I stole the money. 
/ cannot confess to a falsehood, even to stay under this roof. I do not blame 
father for his course, because I was out late last night, which would leave 
good grounds for suspicion. Ned is acting the part of a dear friend to me, 
and he tells me that father thinks I will admit it, but he will be very much 
surprised when he accuses me. Heaven knows I did not take the money. 
Father thinks that I was the confederate of Jim Bradley; but you know Mary 
that Jim is angry with me. he has been so ever since that time, when I form¬ 
ed the acquaintance of Susie Halford. No, Mary 1 could never stay in this 
house with his bitter curse over my head. 

Mary. Well Frank, I cannot blame you, I know you did not do it, yet 
I cannot convince fathe.r of it. (lightning and thunder. 

Frank Heaven bless you, Mary, for those words, and also Mother. I 
feel that I can now brave even this great storm raging so furiously without. 

Mary. Frank, the blessings of both of us will go with you, and better, 
nobler than all are those of Ned Blackmar. 

Frank, (lakes her hand) Mary, I shall not want for the blessings, but 
the work is lacking; it will be hard to obtain employment under circum¬ 
stances like my own. No one will take me in, because they not believe 
my story. 

Mary. (thunder , etc.) I should not tell them the circumstances of my 
leaving home, Frank. 

Frank. No, Mary, that would not be right, for theu if they ever should 
learn the truth, I should be discharged, while if they took me knowing my 
story, I should be sure of keeping my place. Come, Mary, let us go out 
upon the portico, and watch the storm. The wild commotion of the ele¬ 
ments are fit companions for the still fiercer storms within my brain. 

{as they exit k., thunder, lightning, wind and rain 

Enter, Ned i,. 1 e., folloived by Mrs. Brown. 

Ned. Wa’al Peggy, I don’t think we can do anything with him. He’s 
got his mind set and will not change it. 

Mrs B. Then Ned, ail that remains is for you to capture the real culprit. 
If you can only do it before Frank leaves. 

Ned. Jes’ so, Peggy, I’ll do what I can, but it ain’t a goin’ to do us no 
srood. It may be months before we can get proof enough to convict Jim 
Bradley. I’ii go, and report to you as soon as I learn ‘anything of impor¬ 
tance. (exit l. I is., thunder etc. 

Enter, Mary r. 

Mary. Oh, Mother, how can we spare Frank! lie cannot bear the 
thought of leaving home. How I wish that something could be done. 
(aside) If I could only impart the secret that is gnawing my very vitals 
away—but no, if I do I shall bo killed. 

Mrs. B. No, Mary, nothing can be done. We have tried in every wav 
with no effect. 

Enter, Brown, \.. 2 e. 

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remain, the worse it is for me, and all of you. I know father, and I 
know his temper well enough to know that his mind is made up. 

Enter, Broivn, l. 2 e. 

Broivn. "Well, hare you concluded to admit that you otolo the money? 
I have said that I would not.harbor a thief under ruy roof, but if you will 
confess you may stay here on the promise that you’ll do so no more. 

Frank. No father, that I cannot do. Do not ask me to tell a falsehood, 
that would be as bad as to do the deed itself. 

JUrowii. Zounds! I will not listen to you, deceitful dog that you are. I 
xsk you once more, did you take the money from my desk. 

Frank. My answer, lather, is simply no. 

Brown. Then leave my house and never more darken my door. Go! I 
say, and benr with you a father’s bitter curse. " ( thunder, etc. 

Frank, [aside) Out into the cold proud world, (aloud) Yes, I go. 
That last was more than I can bear. I forgive you. father. (exit l. 2 e. 

Brown, (sitting doion when Frank goes out) There, it’s done ! “ ’Tis 

hard when love and duty clash/’' but 'twas right that he should gT>, and he 
shall never darken my door again uiml he owns the truth. 

Mary. Oh ! father, father! (buries her face in her hands 

Mrs B. Oh !■ John how could you ? (weeping 

Broivn. Not a word. The boy has only begun to suffer for the sin he 
nas committed. 

Mrs B. Oh ! John, don’t talk so. 

Brown. Then don’t persecute me with your talk. Had he confessed, he 
might have remained. Y T ou would not be in sorrow, and I would have 
been spared the most unpleasant duty of my life. (exit, r,. 

Mary. Poor Frank. ITe may die to-night, nearly frantic ashe is, and—« 
(terrible thunder and lightning. — shudders) Mercy, how that made me shud¬ 
der to see that bright flash and that awful roar. 

Mrs B. Let us go to our rooms, Mary, and there upon our knees hum- 
>ly pray to the great Father that he will watch over, guard and protect our 
ioved one. (exeunt, u. I c. 

Enter, Ned Black mar, l. 2 e. 

Ned. Jes’t so, Blackie. Frank’s gone, has he ? Well, I can seo it, and 
the life of this whole family is gone with him ; because he takes with him 
the life of Mary. Well, Aunt Peggy’s noslouch; but. if I wanted a cap, I’d 
take Frank; he’s the best fit. There was a time when I’d a gi’n a good 
deal for that boy ; but John wouldn’t consent to me takin’ him,an’ I would¬ 
n’t take him without his consent. Wa’al I swow, if Jim Bradley ain’t my 
man afore to-morow night, then my name ain’t Ned Black mar. He’ll soon, 
peep through the winder over to Waupun with the iron bars across it. I’ll 
De with him to night, and fix up a racket fur his nibs. That little game 
that he played on Frank, will be about the last one he’ll play around here. 
Thi3 Yankee is one of the specials up to New York. I’ll not sta}' here any 
longer, perhaps by going down town I may meet him—have a little prom¬ 
enade with him, I’ll give him away, and" see him git away with tlm l r nnk 
from the city. Pin jest itching to mush that feller. (exit r. change to 


.SCENE SECOND.—Street. 

Enter Ned, r. 

Ned. Wa’al here I am, I thought I saw Jim Bradley coming around tho 
corner, (looking l.) and I was right tew. Here he is now. 



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Ned. Ileow do dew Jim. 

Jim. Oh, I’m fine, how is it with yourself? 

Ned. ( confidentially) Say Jim, I know a bully place for a swag to-night. 
It's down at Brown’s. The old man borrowed three hundred dollars more 
to-day; it’s in the same place as where you ma*le your haul—it’s a bully- 
place if you want to go in. 

Jim. .Of course I do Ned ; but wasn’t that other haul a good one, I come 
that fine on old Frown, an’ best of all, I had a grudge on Frank. 

Ned. (aside) The rascal, (aloud) Wa’al wan’t it though, ye did come 
that fine an’ no mistake. Give us yer paw! Shake! 

(Ned squeezes his hand, and he winces) 

Jim. What are ye trying to do with my hand? 

Ned. Wa’al nothing at all. (aside) I’ve got this thing down pretty fine 
bo I’m all prepared to take him in. (aloud) Wa’al come on Jim; where’s 
yer tools. 

Jim. Right down here a ways. 

Ned. Wa’al, I guess ye won’t need ’em Jim —(points revolver in his face) 
—because I want to use ye for the present, so come with me. 

Jim. (suddenly seizes Ned’s revolver, and after a struggle, forces him upon 
one knee, pointing his own revolver at him) Not so fast my friend, I have the 
drop on you now—do not dare to move till I am out of your sight, (backs 
off stage n. with his revolver pointed at Ned.) 

Ned. Wa’al, I swow he ha3 beat me, but I’ll never give up till I have 
him behind the bars. " (exit r. 


SCENE THIRD.—Squire Halford’s banking house. Desk, furniture, etc. 
Squire discovered at table, l. writing, as the scene opens. 

Squire. This day’s work is a tedious one, and I am greatly in need of as¬ 
sistance, but it is difficult to tell an honest man from a dishonest one now- 
a-days ; I have a method however, which I think will not fail. 

Enter Jim Bradley, disguised r. 

Jim. I see by the paper that you are in need of help, and I’m greatly in 
need of a situation, (aside) If I can only get in with the old gentleman. 

Squire. So you are in need of a situation ? Well, I’ll give you a trial— 
you may answer this letter for me as you think it should be, and if any one 
calls for nle, tell them that I will be in soon. 

Jim. I’ll do my best to please you. (exit Squire, c.—as he lifts paper to 
write, he discovers a piece of money) Hello 1 A haul the first thing ! (writ¬ 
ing, and talking slowly) It will be an easy job to shorten his pile. I believe 
I saw Frank Brown, below here to-day; I wonder what he’s been doing the 
past two months, and I wonder where Blackmar is—I haven’t seen him 
since I had that tussle with him, and escaped his clutches. I wonder if I 
can get in with Susie llalford again ? She’s the loveliest girl I have ever 
met. (finishes his letter) The Squire couldn’t have suspected me—I hope 
not, for I am afraid I might get into trouble. 

Enter Squire, c. 

Squire. Ah, you have finished have you? (takes letter, and reads) You 
•will not do Mr.-your copying is not first class. 

Jim. I am very sorry Squire, that I cannot give you satisfaction, (aside) 
I will to-night though, (aloud) Good-day Squire. (exit c. 

Squire. I’ll leave some more money under the paper, because I am liable 
io have another applicant before long, It is safer to lose a dollar, than to 
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Enter Frank , c., looks pale. 

Frank. Squire Halford, 1 believe ? 

Squire. That is my name, yes sir. Can I do anything for you? 

Frank. Yes sir^ jf you only will. I am without employ t.£nt £ and have 
been without fooo <pr two days. If you will only give me son^qthing to do, 
I shall feel greatly your debtor. ^ 

Squire. Have you any recommend? 

Frank. I have no recommendation, exeept to say that I wa sent here 
by David Jackson, of New York ; but 1 will tell you my story, for I feel that 
you will not drive me out, when you hear all. r 

Squire. Perhaps! Go on with your story, Mr.- 

Frank. Brown—my name is Frank Brown. About two months ago, my 
father’s house was broken into, and about three hundred dollars was stolen. 
He accused me of the theft, from the fact that I had been out later that 
evening than usual. lie said that he had always supposed me honest—he 
tried to force me to say that I stole the money. This I could not do—for 
that reason I was driven from home. 

Squire. Well, Frank, I must confess that your story is quite remarkable; 
out why did you not say that, you stole the money ? 

Frank. I would not tell a falsehood, even though I forfeited the privilege 
of living under his roof—with his bitter curse over my head. 

Squire. You may have a trial ; you may copy this bill and show it to me 
on my return. I have a little business to transact, I hope when I return to 
find your work well done. (exit c: 

Frank. Now [ am at work again. What is it about his name that seems 
so familar? Oh, yes; my Susie, of long ago. Can it be that she is a rela¬ 
tive of his? Let me see—yes this is the place where she lived. I wonder 
if she is here. What would father say if he could see me in such a cozy place. 
Surely he would not begrudge it to me—and mother and Mary, I know they 
would rejoice, if they could see me, and Ned Blackmar, I wonder where he 
is! I wonder if they have ever caught the burglar, that broke into their 
house yet? 

Enter Susie, c. 

Susie. (advances to his side) Oh, Frank, what are you doing here ? 

Frank. Why, Susie, I wouldn’t have known you! IIow you have chang¬ 
ed ! I never dreamed of seeing you here. I am copying for Squire Halford. 

■Susie. My father! 

Frank. Your father? Why, I thought your father was apoorman, Susie. 

Susie. Ye3, he was not well off at the time we became acquainted. 

Frank. Is that the reason Susie, that you have never answered my letters 
when I had written to you so appealingly ? 

Susie. Forgive me Frank, I will tell you all. It was about this time three 
rears ago, a young gentleman, so he called himself, endeavored to form my 
acquaintance. On finding out his real character, I could not encourage him. 
After that he intercepted every letter written to me by any one. His name 
is Bradley—James Bradley. Perhaps you have heard of him ? 

Frank. Yes, Susie, I know him, only too well. He is the cause of my 
being here, arid the cause of my being driven from home, out of reveuge. 

Susie. I saw an account of your father’s house being robbed, and of the 
burglar finally being caught, and of his escape. lie told on the witness 
stand of intercepting letters, and it proved to be this same James Bradley. 
But I must go and find papa. (exit l. 1 k. 

Frank. Strange fate, that has brought us two together again. May 
nothing again separate us as before. 

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Frank. Yes, sir ; because the work you laid'out for me, is finished. Did 
you miss anything iu the way of money, Mr. Ilalford? 

Squire. Why do you ask? 

Frank. I ioupd quite a sum on the table—and have the pleasure of re¬ 
turning it to j?ou. branding it to him. 

Squire. TBanks. I guess that you will do. No doubdrwe can agree as 
to wages, 'jiou may stop now, and we will go to tea. 

v, ( exit c., followed by Frank. 

Enter JimSS/adley stealthily, followed by Ned Blackmar unseen by Bradley. 
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Jim. Well, 1 m in, and now for the safe, {sees pocket-book on table, which 
has been left by Squire Ilalford) Ah, a pocket-book—and well filled, I’ll 
take care of it. {puts it in his pocket) First, I must take an impression of 
the key, and then be off—and to-night I’ll play one more card lor Frank 
Brown. I think this game will settle young Brown, unless Sue Ilalford, 
comes to his aid, and then poor Frank Brown will be out of my way. 

{takes key and exit it. 3 E. 

Ned. So he’s gone to take an impression eh, an’ lie’ll be here to-night. 
Wa’al neow; I’ll jes’ happen around at the appointed time. Yes Jim, I’ll 
be here to help you to Sing Sing—so don’t fail to be on hand. There’s go¬ 
ing to be some fun to-night, an’ I’m goin’ to have a hand in it. Jim i3 work¬ 
ing alone in this buisness, so gets all the cash, an’ no one to squeal <m him ; 
but when he gets Ned Blackmar on his track, he’s got tbe^wrong man. 
Jim has got away with a good many detectives, but here’s one that is noted 
for being the sharpest of the gang. It’s funny tkatjsome cue don't get 
around—but Halford ain’t as spry as he used to be. 

Enter Susie, c. 

Susie. Ah, Mr. Blackmar, you here? Why, I just unlocked the outside 
door. 

Ned. Wa’al Miss, I Baw the window up, an’ I thought I saw some one in 
here, so I climbed in. 

Susie. Indeed ; but was there anyone here? 

Ned. Wa’al neow Miss Susie, that’s hard to answer—jes’ spos’n ye give 
ns an easier one. 

Susie. Ah, Ned your teasing me. But I guess nothing serious has occur¬ 
red, or you would have told me—something 13 going to occur though Ned, 
you may depend upon it. 

Enter Squire and Frank , c. 

Squire. Well Ned, you and Sue seem to have been enjoying yourselvet 
during our absence. " {exit Susie c. 

Ned. Jes’ so Squire, but I must he off, I’ve got a job ou hand. {exit c. 

Frank. I feel much better for my supper Mr. Halford, l think that I can 
work to better advantage now. 

Squire, {goes to table and discovers pocket-book gone) What! My money 
gone? I surely left it here when I went to tea, and now it is gone, and 
you thief have stolen it. 'addressinq Frank. 

Frank. Oh, Mr. Halford ! 

Squire. It’s no use to talk to me. I was a fool for ever taking you—you 
may go—I have no further use for you. Go 1 

Squire points toward door, while Frank slowly moves towards it. Scene changes 

to. 

■SCENE FO UR TH.—Street. 

Enter Frank, l. 1 e. 

Frank. Once more I am driven out into the world. This time not driven 


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from homo, but from employment. (looks n.) Ob, heavens, he here! I 
must conceal myself. ( retires L. 

Enter Jim Bradley , r. 1 e. 

Jim. Well, I’ve been making good progress, and I guess that this key 
will do the work. Soon Squire Halford, you’ll be a poor man, and Jim 
Bradley rich ; Frank Brown behind the bars, and Jim Bradley free. Keep 
your eyes open old boy. 

Frank, (aside) That I’ll do Jim Bradley. 

Jim. Keep your eyes open and look out for tricks. (exit r. 1 E. 

Frank. Now, Squire Halford what will you say when I unfold this plan 
to you. I’ll at once find Ned, and let him into the secret, and then for 
Squire Halford. Hello, there’s Ned now. 

Enter Ned, l. 1 e. 

Frank. You are just in time—Jim Bradley has this moment started up 
town, where hois going to rob Squire Halford’s safe, and we must catch him. 

Ned. Oh, yeou don’t say 1 Wa’al I’d like one more chance at the feller, 
and I don’t think he’ll escape the second time. Come along, (exeunt r. 1 e. 


SCENE FIFTH.—Banking house of Squire Halford as before. 

Enter Ned and Squire, l. Jim Bradley at work at safe, back towards the 

audience. 

Ned. (aside to Squire) Ah, he’s at it. 

Squire, (aside to Ned) Stop him, don’t let him open the safe! 

Ned. Jes’ so Squire, (draws revolver and shoots once into the air, and Jim 
suddenly stops work, turning quickly around, Ned points revolver at him) 
Wa’al neow Jim, ye might jes’ as well conclude to surrender—we’ve got ye 
this time. Ye can’t leave the swag alone can ye ? 

Jim. Curse you Ned Blackmar. 

Ned. Wa’al neow Jim, ye might jes’ as well spare that cussin’ till you’re 
on the road to Sing Sing, (to Squire) I’ve got a nice little surprise party 
for this feller, just outside, (steps to door calls, and Policeman enters—to 
Policeman) Here, take this feller and see that he is well cared for. 

(exit Jim and Policeman. 

Squire. Well Ned, you have captured him at last. If it had not been for 
you, my safe would have been opened, and I should have lost a large sum 
of money. But how about Frank, was he not in the plot? Tell me to whom 
am I indebted for information. 

Enter Frank, l., unseen by Squire Halford. 

Ned. Wa’al Squire, I’ll tell ye, but I’ve got a story to tell ye first. It is- 
this—to-day ye lost a pocket-book, (Squire nods) and accused Frank Brown, 
of stealin’ it, didn’t you? (Squire nods) Wa’al that boy is as innocent, as* 
you or I. It was that boy that informed me, and that burglar that stole 
your pocket-book. 

Squire. And Frank now is- 

Frank. Here, driven back again by the want of work, and a place to 
lay my head to-night. 

Squire. Well Frank, you shall resume your former place to-morrow, and 
the best room in my house will be at your disposal. 

Ned. Jes’ so Squire, ye’ve got a sound head on ye. 

Frank. Thank you, sir! I shall do all that is in my power to merit 
your approbation, and be worthy of the confidence placed in me, 

CURTAIN. 



10 DRIVEN FROM HOME. 

ACT II. 

SCENE FIRST.—Banking house as before—Squire Halford, and Ned 
Blackmar discovered. 

Ned. Jes’so Squire—but I don’t want Frank to go, until Jim Bradley is 
in Sing Sing. 

Squire. Wa’al Ned, I would like to have him stay, for I am beginning to 
think that there is no one like him. He is a good honest boy, does not drink, 
gamble, smoke or swear, and goes to Sabbath-school every Sunday—and 
only yesterday, he saved the life of my daughter, for which I have prepar¬ 
ed these tokens. ( shows check and medal) I still owe him for the other 
affair. 

Enter Frank, c. 

. 4 

Frank. Good morning Ned; I hope we're not going to have any more 
trouble. 

Ned. Well we are, and you can depend upon it—there is fun in the wind, 
and don’t you forget it. 

Frank. Don’t tease me Ned. Well, I must get to work ; but tell me, is 
there danger? 

Ned. You will find out in time, {to Squire) There’s nothing lazy about 
^rank. He’s as good to his employer as to himself. 

Squire. I am glad to learn that, {to Frank) Frank, I have a little pres¬ 
ent here to make you. ( hands him medal and check. 

Frank. .1 cannot accept of them, Mr. Halford, for so slight a service. 

Squire. Do not talk so—it was not a slight service. Take this medal, 
Frank, and remember that you once saved the life of Squire Halford’s 
daughter, and the money you can use to the best advantage for yourself. 

Frank. But, Mr. Halford, there is a greater favor that I would ask. It 
is your daughter, herself, that I would have—I have her consent, I await 
yours. 

Squire, {displaying emotion) Take her Frank, and may heaven bless 
v you both. 

Frank. Thanks, Mr. Halford-—1 will be worthy of your confidence. Ex¬ 
cuse me Ned, I am intruding on your time. 

Squire, {laughing) You may go now, and enjoy yourself to-day, as ’’ 
wish to talk with Ned. {exit Frank, c 

Ned. Wa’al, I swow, the boy’s got the cheek. 

Squire. The boy proves himself a man in whatever position he is placed, 
and I have full faith in his future. 

Ned. Jes’ so, Squire—I knew ye’d like him when ye found out what he 
was made of. 

Squire. ■ Yes Ned ; but now I want your counsel. I have lately purchas¬ 
ed some shares in a gold mine, and I find there is some fraud. You are a 
detective, and I want you to find where the leak is—I know l am being 
swindled, and have some clue of the culprit. You are the one to unmask, 
and briug to justice, the one who has defied detection, and has carried on a 
systematic swindling game, for some years. 

Ned. Wa’al Judge, that is pretty deep water forme, and I am afraid 
you will have to employ some one more competant. 

Squire. Not at all, Ned, I am sure you can do this job, and I will trust 
it in no other hands. Several detectives have tried and failed. There seem 3 
to be a large ring, and so far they have succeeded in baffling all attempts 
to unearth them—but I think you will not fail. 

Ned. Well, Squire, I don’t know—if you desire, I’ll dew my best. 

, Enter Susie, c. very pale. 

Susie. Father, will you not go or send for a physician. Frank has sud* 
denly boon taken ill upon the street, I met him as I came along, and they 
are taking him to the house. 


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Squire. Mr. Blnckmar—will you not go at once for our doctor, whilo 
tnyself and Susie will go at once to the house. 

Ned. Certaiuly Squire—anything I can do for that ’ere boy I’ll dew most 
willingly. ’ {exit ft. Ik. 

Squire. Come Susie, we will go at once. {exit c. changed to 

SCENE SECOND.—Street. 

Enter Ned, l. 

Ned. I hope nothing will happen serious to Frank. He’s jes’ beginning 
to get a start in the world agin, and if he has good luck, he’ll make his 
mark in the world, and his old father will live to be ashamed of his treat¬ 
ment of him. But Jerusalem, I mustn’t stand here—he may be dying lor 
the want of a doctor. Ned, don’t ye let grass grow under your feet—hurry 
up! ( exit n. 1 E. change to 

SCENE THIRD.—Showing bed-room, Frank on couch, and Ned by his 
side. 

Frank. Oh, the storm! The cruel storm! How it beats in my face! 
{starting up) Oh, father how could you ? 

Ned. {soothingly) There, Frank, lie down, and try to sleep. Poor boy, 
he wanders—I wonder what could have made him ill so Suddenly. lie 
rescued Susie from drowning—perhaps it is from the exposure. Hardly 
possible ibat it was anything else. 

Frank. ( raving again) Oh, Susie, come to me—oh, she is drowning— 
will no one help her—let me go—let me go, I say ! Oh, she is drowning, 
and no one will help her—Ned I will tellyou what it was—the ring—see it’s 
coiling around my finger. Ah, there is Mother and Mary—they want me 
—oh, let them come in—they were certain that I was innocent—I want to 
see them so much. Ob, they are torturing me—see they come—oh, I am 
being lorn in pieces—call him back—I will not do so base a thing. 

Enter Squire Halford, and Susie. * 

Squire. How is he now, Ned? 

Ned. Hush—he is dozing. 

Frank, {startin'! up) I shall die in this storm, I can scarcely endure it. 
{recognizing Susie) Oh, Susie, why did you leave me? ( Susie buries her face 
in her hands) You have returned too late—I am going to leave you now— 
I wanted to tell you how I love you—but too late—I am dying. Good-bye, 
Susie. . (falls buck . 

CURTAIN. 

A€T III. 

SCENE FIRST.—Churchyard. 

Enter Jim Bradley, r. 

Jim. Well, Frank Browu is finished at last. He was laid away in the 
vault to-day, and to-morrow it will be sealed. 

Enter Squire and Susie, l. unseen. 

Jim. What a fortunate thing it would be for them, to go and remove 
him from his coffin now—they’d find him as lively as ever. By hokey, that 
Sake Halford, was dead gone on him. Well, he was a good fellow, that’s 
a fact. That racket worked to a charm. That ring was the finest dia* 


32 v DRIVEN FROM HOME. 

mondl Ha! ha! ha I I don’t think I will want to touch him again, foi. 
some time. I swore that I would put him out of the wav, and have done it, 
to the great satisfaction of myself. Hallo, some one is coming—I’ll just pui 
myself out of the way, until they pass. ( exit r. 

Enter Squire and Susie, l., advancing. 

Squire. Yes, Susie, Frank was an honest boy, and I hated to part with 
him on account of the great service he has rendered us, besides he seemed 
more like a son than a clerk. 

Susie. Yes, papa, a nobler, better man than he never lived, (aside) Can 
it be possible that what that man said is true, 1 will ascertain at once. 
(aloud) Come papa. (they exit r. 

Enter Ned, l. 

Ned. Well, Bradley, T overheard your remarks, and will see about it pres¬ 
ently. So it was a poisoned ring that took poor Frank off was it, and he is 
only in a trance, eh ! Oh, yes my fine fellow, we will make it all 0. It., or 
my name isn’t Ned Blackmar. But I must go and get the Squire to help 
me rescue the noble boy. (exit l. 

Re-enter Jim Bradley, l. 

Jim. I must be out of this country, while there is yet a chance. If the 
gang should get wind of this, my neck wouldn’t be worth an old nickel. 
Hallo, some ono is working at that vault—blast my eyes, if it ain’t that girl 
—she is trying to open it as sure’s my name is Jim Bradley; I must put a 
Btop to that,. ' (starts to go off r, 

Susie, (outside) Hold 1 Jim Bradley, advance one step, and down you 
g°- 

Jim. Hum ! I ain’t afraid of no female. 

(starts, and Susie shoots him dead. 

Enter Squire and Ned, l. 

Squire, (excitedly) Come, Ned, some one is being murdered. 

Ned. Jim Bradley, by the great hornspoon, and shot. I wonder who did 
the plugging. (stoops to examine tne body. 

Enter Frank very pale in black clothes , supported by Susie. 

Susie, (talking hurriedly) Father, Ned, here is Frank, safe and well. 
It was true that he was only in a trance, and as soon as the coffin lid was 
raised, he came to himself, and was apparently as well as ever in a few 
moments. 

Squire, (shaking his hand) Frank, thank heaven, she was in time. 

(embrace as scene changes. 

SCENE SECOND.—Apartment at the residence of Squire Halford. 

Enter Squire Halford, reading letter. 

' Squire, (readino) New York, June 1st. 

Halford , Banker: 

The Mr. Blackmar, who is at your place, is not a 
detective on the regular force, as you suppose, hut is the President of this 
bank—nor is he a Yankee. Ho was a former chief of the detective force, 
and is now out taking the role of a detective, while he gain 3 his health. 
Please treat him as a brother banker while with you. 

And oblige, Bert Briggs, Cashier. • 
Well, I supposed all the time that he was not a Yankee. 


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Enter Ned, Frank, and Susie, L, 

Frank. Susie. (taking both her hands in his) IIovv can I ever repay you 
for coming to my aid? 

Susie. Remember, Frank, that poor drowning girl out on the lake; or 
have you forgotten that scene ? 

Frank. No, Susie, I can never forget it. That scene has been impressed 
on my memory to remain until the end of life. 

Susie. Let us say no more about it. 

Frank. Susie has consented to be my wife, I only ask your sanction. 

Squire. Which you have, with a father’s blessing for your future happi¬ 
ness. 

■ Frank. Thank you, and I have desired an early wedding day. 

Squire. You have also my consent to that. You have been faithful to 
my interest, and a hard worker, so go. You had better make your parents 
a visit then, whenever you please—finally home again, when half of my 
business is at your disposal—how does that suit you ? 

Ned. Wa’al, Squire, that don’t suit at all—I don’t want him to go home 
until we get this other difficulty straightened out. 

Squire. Well, then my next plan i3 for them to take a tour around the 
world. 

Susie, {to Squire) Oh, papa, you knew that would just suit me. {to^Frank) 
And oh, how happy we will be, visiting those famous places in the Old 
World. 

Squire. Bless you my children, may yours be a happy road through life. 

^stands with hands uplifted ‘ 


CURTAIN. 


ACT IT. 

SCENE FIRST.—John Brown's cottage interior. Farmer Brown, dis¬ 
covered seated l. c., with newspaper, reading—eight years are supposed to have 
passed between acts third and fourth. 

Brown. I’ve just been thinking of driving Frank from home eight 
years ago—It always brings back to me his words, “I forgive you father,” 
and Heaven knows, that I wish he were only here to say those words again, 
that I might know it. What a load it would take from my mind—I often 
wonder if he will ever come back to me. I have not had one Avord from 
him since that memorable time, except from the papers. I Avould give my 
Avhole farm to see him, and ask him to forgive me, once again. If Mary 
had only told the secret that she knew, he would have been here now. She 
saw Jim when he brnke in ; but he warned her, that if she ever opened her 
mouth, that he would kill her; for that reason she never dared to revea? 
what she knew. I often think that he will come back—Mary and Peggy, 
both think so, and Avhen they say a thing I have found by experience it 
generally turns out as they say. I saw in the last paper that I received 
from Halford, that Frank had left China for the United States, but have 
never heard of him reaching port. 

Enter Mrs. Brown, r. 

Fegqy. Come father, lay aside your paper and talk. You know Ned— 
that is, David Jackson—it always comes so natural to call him Ned—and 
Mary will be here to-day. 

Brown. So the letter said. I hope they will arrive on the early train ; 
but the paper is very interesting this week wife. Here is what the Report¬ 
er says of the convention, {takes paper and reads) *''Tbe conventffin took 


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a turn to-day. At the one hundred and sixty-fourth ballot, David Jackson 
arose and presented tbe name of Frank Brown, for- ” 

Peggy. Why, John, that must be our Frank ! 

Brown. No. Peggy, we can lav no claim to him—for he had been driven 
from home. Well, i’ll goon, (reads) ‘‘Formerly in the employ of Squire 
Halford, the rich banker, but at present of the firm of Brown and Halford. 
The Squire took up the cry and formally presented his name in a very touch¬ 
ing speech, and he was nominated on the next ballot, beingthe one hundred 
and sixty-fifth, & Mr.-” 

Peggy. So he’s nominated for governor, and Mrs. Frank Brown, will be 
the presiding lady of the Governor’s mansion. 

Brown. Not till he is elected—he might be beaten, (reads) “Mr. Brown 
is we understand, a young man of great talent, good habits, farmer born-, 
but a. thorough business man. Years ago, his name became known through¬ 
out the state, through saving the life of a young lady, who now is his wife. 
Mr. Jackson in his speech, says that if be is brave enough to go to the mid¬ 
dle of the lake after a drowning girl, while at least two hundred others 
stand on the bank, not during to venture, he is brave enough to be placed 
at the head of this proud state. Mr. Brown in bis acceptance, told a story 
of himself and seemed greatly moved. He is a splendid speaker, and we 
have no doubt but that he will be elected by a large majority.” That’s a 
pretty good send off for him ain’t it Peggy. 

Peggy. Yes, but here comes David and Mary. 

Enter David and Mary, l. 

Brown. How do you do Dave, and you Mary. (kisses her. 

Pcg<y. Oh, Mary, my daughter—back once more. How do you do, 
David, 1 am very glad to see you. (general hand shaking , bustle of arrival, etc. 

Mary. Oh, how happy I am to be home again. Are you well father? 

Brown. Just as well as common, Mary—and very glad to see you. Well, 
Jackson, how has the world used you—up to any more of your detective 
jobs? Ha ! Ila! That was a good one, when you come down and sold all 
of us so easily, (sighs) 

Ned. Yes, that was a fortunate trip of mine, and brings to mind a little 
matter I wish to spedk of—you remember eight years ago, on a wild stormy 
night. 

Brown. Yes, yes—I remember it, I shall never forget it; it has haunt¬ 
ed me night and day since-—but don’t speak of it, I cannot bear it even 
now—my noble boy, I cannot expect that he will ever re-visit his old home, 
but say no more—I cannot bear it. 

Ned. But I must speak; I came here to speak about this matter. If ho 
returns, will he be welcome? 

Brown. Welcome! Welcome! why I would give everything I possess to 
see that boy again ; but he will never come, I know it—he is too proud. Ob, 
my noble boy—why was I so hasty? I— (knock at door. 

Ned. (aside) The deuce! They can’t be here yet, it wouid completely 
upset tbe old gentleman. 

While he speaks, Peggy goes to the door and admits, Squire Halford, r. 

Pegey. Good afternoon, sir, will you walk in? 

Ned. Squire Halford. How do you do Squire, (shaking hands) Mrs. 
Brown , allow me to make you acquainted with my old friend, Squire Hal¬ 
ford, whom you doubtless know by reputation. 

Peggy . (displays agitation) Mr. Halford, you are doubly welcome here 
—my boy— (breaks down, and hastily crosses the stage to l. 

Ned. Mr. Brown, this is my esteemed friend, Squire Halford, he who be¬ 
friended Frank. 

Brown, (shaking hands, voice husky) Mr. Halford, I thank you for this 
visit—all mention of my lost son gives me pain, and I am very grateful to 




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you for your kindness to him, when ho was—driven from home by his own 
father, more so than words can express. Excuse my emotion, sir, I see the 
error now that it is too late. 

Squire. But perhaps it is not too late. I came down to visit you to-day, 
when all the family will bo together again. We are to have a happy re¬ 
union, Frank will be present to make his old father happy. 

Brown. Wife! Wife 1 Do you hear what Mr. Halford says? Frankie 
coming home. 

Peggy. Can it be possible that our son is really coming home? 

Squire. He is Mrs. Brown, and I am as happy over it as you are. 

Mary. Yes, mother, husband and 1 came down here to see him, and 
take part in the re-union, and he is to bring Susie with him, I know I shall 
like her, but we have a surp? ise in store fer you—oh, I must not tell. 

Peggy. What does the child mean? She is so excited over being at home 
once more. (Dave and Brown, conversing at window, but not to be heard) 
Excuse me Mr. Halford, you have been standing here all this time, (brings 
chair) We are all in a flutter over the news you bring. 

Broivn. (springs up) Here they come ! Here they come! (all go to door. 

Enter Frank and Susie, with a little girl about five years old, l. 

Peggy. (rushing into Frank*s arms) Oh, Frank, my boy. God bo praised. 

Frank. ( kissing her) My own dear mother and lather, how do you do. 

Brown, (taking his hand) Frank, may God forgive me, for my past con¬ 
duct—I hardly dare take your hand. 

Frank. There father, say no more—let by-gones be by-gones. We are as¬ 
sembled here to-day for a happy time—so do not let a thought of the past, 
mar our happiness. ( turns to Mary, who has the little child in her arms) 
And you dear sister. ( embraces kisses her — takes Susie’s hand in his) Father 
and mother, you see I have not only returned, but I bring with me another 
daughter, whom I know you will love, and Mary 1 am sure will love her 
as a sister. 

Mary. That I will. (kisses her. 

Squire. Well, we are all here—so now we will turn over a new leaf, for¬ 
get the past and begin again. 

Ned. Before the leaf goes over—I want to endorse what the Squire has 
said, and give my liearly approval of what has passed this afternoon. 

Frank. Come .friends, over with the leaf. 

Brown, (stepping to front) Bef>re we turn this leaf, I have a few words 
to say. I am an old man now, but my heart feels young to-day. Happiness 
is good for all, it cheers the heart, puts the mind at rest, and lends a glow 
to the rugged pathway of life. I am not much of a speaker, but my heart 
is filled to overflowing with the happiness of this glorious day, and I must 
let it out. We have got our boy back, and all are happy once more. Thi3 
re-union makes our circle complete, and this little fairy they have brought 
back—well I can’t express it. 'But you friends, who have followed our poor 
attempts this evening, I am sure are’all pleased with the ending, and each 
of you hope as I do when looking over this happy group, that all misun¬ 
derstanding, and disagreements in this sinful world, may end as has a 
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By A. D. AMES. 


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A book of useful informal ion for Amateurs and others, written expressly for 
those who are giving public entertainments—and who wish to make their efforts suc¬ 
cessful—containing much information never before given. Mr. Ames has had many 
years experience, and in this work gives many hints which cannot fail to be of great 
benefit to all. The following subjects are treated in a clear and concise manner: 

The effects of the drama on the mind—The dramatic club a means of charity—Use¬ 
ful hints—Necessity of a book of plain instructions—Formation of a dramatic 
company—Duties of the manager—Assigning parts—Duty of the prompter—Duty 
of the property man—Music for plays—Rehearsals—Hints—Best methods of 
studying—Stage laughs—Speaking loud—Articulation—How to be prompted— 
Getting the back to the audience—Making up—How to burn a colored fire—How 
to make fuses—To make a rain storm—To make thunder—To make lightning— 
To make a wind storm—Imitation of clouds—Imitation of waves—How to pro¬ 
duce a crash—How to produce snow—Success on the stage—A short history of the 
drama—Scene painting—The painter—Difficulties in scene, painting—How to act 
—Macready’s Method. Sent by mail, post-paid, on receipt of 15c per copy. 


COLORED TABLEAU LIGHTS.—For use in Tableaux and Illuminations, and 
to heighten the effect of stage scenes, especially in spectacular plays. As these lights 
contain no sulphur, they are not subject to spontaneous combustion, and burn with 
less smoke and odor than any other similar compounds. They emit an intense light, 
requiring no reflector. They are made in red and green only. We are putting up our 
Colored Fires in a box containing enough material for one light, with fuses ready for 
use for 25c by mail. Per one-half pound, $1.00. Per pound (by express), $1.50. Per 
pound (by mail) $1.75. 

MAGNESIUM TABLEAU LIGHTS.—Are first-class for the following reasons: 
They do not smoke; are always ready: they will not explode; they are easily ignited: 
are wonderfully brilliant, burning with an intensity of 74 stearine candles; are per¬ 
fectly safe under all circumstances. They can easily and safely be sent to any part 
of the United States. One of these magnesium lights will be amply sufficient for two 
tableaux, unless they are unusually long. We will send them by mail for twenty- 
five cents each, and prepay all charges. 

LIGHTNING FOR PRIVATE THEATRICALS.—A T ery many dramas containing 

storms, which unless given in an artistic manner are more laughable than otherwise. 
To make them successful good lightning is essential. We will send a package of 
material for this purpose, with full printed directions for its use, to any address, for 
50 cents. The effect produced by it will be found all that can be desired. 

WILKINS’ AMATEUR DRAMAS.—Designed expressly for the use of Schools; 
Amateur Dramatic and Church entertainments. This volume contains the follow¬ 
ing plays: Rock Allen the Orphan, or Lost and Found; Three Glasses a Day, or the 
Broken Home; Mother’s Fool: The Reward of Crime, or the Love of Gold; The 
Coming Man; The Turn of the Tide, or Wrecked in Port; Hash. Neatly bound in 
cloth, price 75 cents. 

SPIRIT POWDER.—For fastening whiskers or mustache to the face. Will ad¬ 
here very strongly in the hottest weather. Price per package 25 cents. 

HAPPY FRANK'S COMIC SONG AND JOKE BOOK.-Contains a choice col¬ 
lection of original songs, jokes, conundrums, stump speeches, etc. In addition to 
the above, it also contains one complete Dutch sketch, one Ethiopean farce, and a 
Negro sketch, all of which have never been published. Price 15 per copy. 

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MY NAME. VAS HEINRICH HANS.—A roaring Dutch song, words by AV. II. 
Spangler, jr., music by F. 0. Wilson. A great success and pronounced by both press 
and public the greatest hit of many years, Price 30 cents. 

DERE VAS LIN LEEDLE DEITCHER GAL.—A capital Dutch song for male 
voices, words by W. H. Spangler, jr., music by F. O. Wilson, Can be used as a solo, 
or as a solo and chorus. Price 30 cents. 

A HEALTH TO OUR HOSTESS.—A male quartette, words by AV. II. Spangler, 
jr., words by F. 0. Wilson. It is sure to please all who purchase it. Price30 cents. 

Address all orders to A. D. AMES, Publisher, 

Lock Box 102. Clyde, Ohio. 










































